Chef Recipes
FRENCH BEAN, ROQUEFORT & WALNUT SALAD
Roquefort is a ‘blue’ cheese matured in the caves of Mont Combalou in Southern France.
Made from sheep’s rather than cow’s milk, it is similar to Stilton but creamier and sharper. Like its English cousin, it goes extremely well with walnuts.
PAELLA VERDURES
This recipe showcases summer vegetables like courgettes and fresh peas. Sweet pimentón
(ground red pepper) and saffron are essential to any authentic paella.
ROSTI WITH MUSHROOMS
Rösti is a Swiss dish made by forming grated potato into cakes or patties, which are then fried. The outer flakes caramelise delectably during the frying, while the insides remain soft.
SPELT RISOTTO WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, SPINACH, CHESTNUTS & GOATS CHEESE
Spelt is an ancient form of wheat, tastier and more nutritious than its inbred cousins. Quite a lot of people with wheat intolerance are fine with it.
SPINACH TART
Spinach is good for you, being rich in iron, Vitamin A and antioxidants — but it is also one of the tastiest vegetables around. It goes particularly well with cheese, as in this scrumptious tart.
SPLIT PEA DHAL & CAULIFLOWER CURRY
An estimated 40 per cent of Indians are vegetarian, so it’s no surprise that the nation has
perfected the art of meat-free cooking. This recipe proves the point.
SUMMER BERRY MUFFINS
Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Line a muffin tin with 8 paper cases. Mix together 200g mixed summer berries, such as strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Hull the strawberries and roughly chop if using.Sift 300g plain flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 125g caster sugar and a pinch of salt into a large mixing […]
WATERCRESS SOUP WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
Watercress makes you feel alive. It is packed with iron and has more than enough flavour to carry a dish. Linda used to do a version of this soup, which is incredibly easy to make.
